She was arrested on Valentine's Day this year as she returned from a trip abroad to find police waiting for her.

She and Petrova, 30, targeted elderly and vulnerable people as they travelled the bus network pickpocketing travellers.

Marinova admitted seven counts of theft with six further counts taken into account at Inner London Crown Court on May 1 and was jailed for 12 months. She is likely to be deported on her release.

Petrova was sentenced to 10 months in prison after being convicted of 10 offences with six more taken into consideration at Kingston Crown Court in March.

Chief Superintendent Sultan Taylor said: "This was an excellent result which has seen two prolific pickpockets receive significant terms in jail.

"The Safer Transport Command with its partners Transport for London has a primary aim to safeguard the travelling public from criminals and to keep them safe whilst using London's bus system.

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"If you commit an offence, you will be caught and if convicted every avenue of punishment will be considered - so the message is clear: crime on London’s bus system will not be tolerated - we will bring those who are responsible to justice."

The convictions were secured by the Safer Transport Command, funded by Transport for London.

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Comments (10)

"She is likely to be deported on her release." Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".

"She is likely to be deported on her release."
Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".Brianfromsutton

"She is likely to be deported on her release." Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".

Score: 20

alroutemaster says...12:54pm Wed 7 May 14

Both these scum should be immediately deported after having "Banned from UK" tattooed on them so they can't return.

Both these scum should be immediately deported after having "Banned from UK" tattooed on them so they can't return.alroutemaster

Both these scum should be immediately deported after having "Banned from UK" tattooed on them so they can't return.

Score: 16

buggsie says...4:21pm Wed 7 May 14

Multicultural enrichment - thank you Tony Blair.

Multicultural enrichment - thank you Tony Blair.buggsie

Multicultural enrichment - thank you Tony Blair.

Score: 11

buggsie says...4:23pm Wed 7 May 14

Multicultural enrichment ?? Thank you tony Blair.

Multicultural enrichment ?? Thank you tony Blair.buggsie

Multicultural enrichment ?? Thank you tony Blair.

Score: 4

emelem says...6:26pm Wed 7 May 14

Brianfromsutton wrote…

"She is likely to be deported on her release." Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".

Hopefully she will be deported before being supported on our taxes (jail time)...

[quote][p][bold]Brianfromsutton[/bold] wrote:
"She is likely to be deported on her release."
Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".[/p][/quote]Hopefully she will be deported before being supported on our taxes (jail time)...emelem

Brianfromsutton wrote…

"She is likely to be deported on her release." Hopefully she will be deported at the end of her sentence and not after being "released".

Hopefully she will be deported before being supported on our taxes (jail time)...

Score: 14

bosco1 says...8:19pm Wed 7 May 14

deport now... Why should we be paying for her to stay here,

deport now... Why should we be paying for her to stay here,bosco1

deport now... Why should we be paying for her to stay here,

Score: 12

Noddyblanket says...11:28pm Wed 7 May 14

Jog them right on! Scum

Jog them right on! ScumNoddyblanket

Jog them right on! Scum

Score: 11

FinalPineTree says...12:16pm Thu 8 May 14

Deported today, coming back the next day! EU freedom of movement. We need tougher border control.

Deported today, coming back the next day! EU freedom of movement. We need tougher border control.FinalPineTree

Deported today, coming back the next day! EU freedom of movement. We need tougher border control.

Score: 16

rivacrelad says...5:31pm Thu 8 May 14

Where are all the left wing immigrant loving traitors now? Come on what do you have to say for yourselves? Close the borders to all Romanian and Bulgarian scum now. 85% of all cashpoint fraud in the UK is caused by these two nations citizens. Wake up, there is a crime epidemic in this country and it is caused by third world people being allowed in our country to run wild and threaten and rob from our old and week.

Where are all the left wing immigrant loving traitors now? Come on what do you have to say for yourselves? Close the borders to all Romanian and Bulgarian scum now. 85% of all cashpoint fraud in the UK is caused by these two nations citizens. Wake up, there is a crime epidemic in this country and it is caused by third world people being allowed in our country to run wild and threaten and rob from our old and week.rivacrelad

Where are all the left wing immigrant loving traitors now? Come on what do you have to say for yourselves? Close the borders to all Romanian and Bulgarian scum now. 85% of all cashpoint fraud in the UK is caused by these two nations citizens. Wake up, there is a crime epidemic in this country and it is caused by third world people being allowed in our country to run wild and threaten and rob from our old and week.

Score: 9

theavengers says...12:35pm Fri 9 May 14

Why do we have this scum amongst us? close the borders and reclaim our safety, homes, school, and jobs.

Why do we have this scum amongst us? close the borders and reclaim our safety, homes, school, and jobs.theavengers

Why do we have this scum amongst us? close the borders and reclaim our safety, homes, school, and jobs.

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